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New alligator snapping turtle joins the collection!

Meet the newest alligator snapping turtle and get a close look at this incredible prehistoric-looking reptile. From its ...
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Alligator Snapping Turtle Uses Its ‘Mouth Worm’ to Catch Fish

The alligator snapping turtle in this clip has everything he needs to go fishing. The bait is a part of his body, and his lightning-quick ‘snap’ is too fast for most prey to escape from. All he has to ...
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Alligator Snapping Turtle Ecology and Conservation

The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) represents a unique component of North American freshwater ecosystems. Renowned for its distinctive morphology and ambush predation strategy, the ...
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Alligator snapping turtle found in Lake Washington

An alligator snapping turtle was found in Lake Washington under a dock near Kirkland. This species is considered invasive, since they are not native to the Pacific Northwest. KIRKLAND, Wash. - A ...
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Invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland

KIRKLAND, Wash. — An invasive snapping turtle was found last week at Juanita Beach Park in Kirkland. The alligator snapping turtle, which is the largest freshwater turtle in the U.S., was located ...
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'Dinosaur-like' alligator snapping turtle found under dock in Wash.

Aug. 27 (UPI) --A large, invasive alligator snapping turtle spotted under a dock at a Washington beach was safely removed by a lifeguard supervisor, officials said. Kirkland Parks & Community Services ...